NT stamp duty calculator
Estimate stamp duty in Northern Territory for a home, an investment property or commercial premises, using 2026-27 rates from the Territory Revenue Office.
Estimated stamp duty
$37,125
4.95% of the property value
- Other buying costs
- $0
- Total upfront costs
- $37,125
- Price plus upfront costs
- $787,125
An estimate using 2026-27 rates. Confirm the final amount with your conveyancer or the Territory Revenue Office calculator.
Check your finance optionsThe Northern Territory uses a formula for property up to $525,000 and a single rate on the whole value above that. The same rates apply to homes, investment and commercial property.
What are the current NT stamp duty rates?
General rates
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 0.06571441 × V² + 15V, where V is the value ÷ 1,000 |
| $525,001 to under $3,000,000 | 4.95% of the whole value |
| $3,000,000 to under $5,000,000 | 5.75% of the whole value |
| $5,000,000 and over | 5.95% of the whole value |
Are there concessions for homes and first home buyers in NT?
Up to $525,000, duty is 0.06571441 × V² + 15V, where V is the value divided by 1,000. Above $525,000, duty is 4.95% of the whole value, rising to 5.75% from $3 million and 5.95% from $5 million. Territory Revenue Office's own calculator gives the same results. Check with the TRO for any first home buyer or senior concession that applies to your purchase.
How is commercial property treated in NT?
Commercial property pays the same rates as residential property in the NT. Business property, such as plant and equipment acquired with land, can also be dutiable, while goodwill and stock-in-trade are not.
Do foreign buyers pay more?
The NT doesn't charge a foreign purchaser stamp duty surcharge.
What does stamp duty cost in NT? Worked examples
| Purchase | Value | Estimated duty |
|---|---|---|
| Home, owner-occupier (not a first home buyer) | $650,000 | $32,175 |
| Residential investment | $750,000 | $37,125 |
| Residential investment | $1,200,000 | $59,400 |
| Commercial or industrial | $1,500,000 | $74,250 |
| Commercial or industrial | $2,500,000 | $123,750 |
Calculated by FundFox with the calculator above, using 2026-27 rates and no first home buyer concessions. Commercial examples assume no exemption applies.
Where can you confirm the amount?
The Territory Revenue Office publishes the official rates and its own calculator for Northern Territory. Your conveyancer or solicitor will confirm the exact duty before settlement, including any exemption you're eligible for. Our national stamp duty calculator compares every state.
NT stamp duty calculator: common questions
How is NT stamp duty calculated?
Up to $525,000, duty is 0.06571441 × V² + 15V, where V is the value divided by 1,000. A $500,000 property pays $23,928.60. Above $525,000, duty is a flat 4.95% of the whole value up to $3 million.
How much is stamp duty on a $600,000 property in the NT?
Duty on $600,000 is $29,700, which is 4.95% of the whole value. The same rate applies to homes, investment property and commercial property.
Is there stamp duty on business property in the NT?
Yes, on land, buildings and plant and equipment acquired with other dutiable property. Goodwill, intellectual property and stock-in-trade aren't dutiable. Ask your conveyancer how the contract allocates the price.
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